This page has information about the 1949 NBA Playoffs, including basic information about the champion, the Finals MVP and the playoff brackets with all the series.

NBA Playoffs:
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NBA Champion	Finals Series	Finals MVP
Minneapolis Lakers	Minneapolis Lakers 4-2 Washington Capitols	---

NBA 1949 Playoff Brackets

Western Division

NBA Finals

Eastern Division

Semifinals

Finals

Finals

Semifinals

(1) Royals

2

2

Capitols (1)

Royals

0

2

Capitols

(4) Bombers

0

0

Warriors (4)

Lakers

4

2

Capitols

(2) Lakers

2

Minneapolis Lakers 1949 NBA Champion

2

Knicks (2)

Lakers

2

1

Knicks

(3) Stags

0

1

Bullets (3)

* Note that prior to 1949-50, the NBA was called Basketball Association of America (BAA)